Precertification & Scheduling Coordinator- Thoracic Surgery (Physician Practice)

Hackensack Meridian Health

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Precertification & Scheduling Coordinator- Thoracic Surgery (Physician Practice) HMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC. Hackensack, New JerseySave Job saved
  • Requisition # 2024-143768
  • ShiftDay
  • StatusFull Time with Benefits
OverviewOur team members are the heart of what makes us better.At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.The Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator collaborates with referring physicians practices to obtain clinical information, verifies/intakes patient insurance information, precertification, obtains authorizations from insurance companies, and schedules appointments with patients following the policy, procedure and guidelines of the department.ResponsibilitiesA day in the life of a Precertificatin and Scheduling Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
  • Handles precertification procedures pertaining to patients by collecting insurance information and entering information into SMS.
  • Utilizes the Insurance Eligibility Verification system and explains process to patients.
  • Verifies insurance benefits/coverage by contacting insurance companies.
  • Obtains insurance information for precertification for procedure.
  • Schedules patients.
  • Requests and retrieves medical records and pathology reports from HUMC, other hospitals, clinics, or physician¿s offices.
  • Enters computer data to ensure integrity of patient history and appointment files.
  • Schedules all appointments for patients and provides copy of daily departmental schedule for to patient transport and security.
  • Collects co-pays and deductibles and posts same in the finance system following HUMC cash collection/reconciliation procedure.
  • Processes all requests for medical records.
  • Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
  • Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
QualificationsEducation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
  • Experience with obtaining health insurance verifications and precertification procedures.
  • Proficient in computer skills.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!Our NetworkHackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination FacilityAs a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.Save Job savedShareAwards We’ve Received2023US News & World Report 2023- HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #5 in NY Metro Area2023US News & World Report 2023- Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ2023US News & World Report 2023- JSUMC - #6 Hospital in NJ2022
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